Hoboken’s E-Scooter Program In Chaos After Just 3 Days, Streets Filled With Riders Breaking Traffic Laws

HOBOKEN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Three days in and it’s already a disaster in the eyes of many New Jersey residents.

Hoboken’s e-scooter rental program kicked off on Monday after the state legalized the use of the electric vehicles.

Although they’re popular and eco-friendly, the e-scooters aren’t getting a friendly welcome from everyone forced to dodge users not following any traffic laws.

Hoboken residents told CBS2 riders are breaking traffic rules and making the roads even more dangerous.

CBS2 cameras caught people riding on the sidewalk, running red lights, and going the wrong way down one-way streets since the program started less than a week ago.

E-scooter user caught going the wrong way in Hoboken. (Credit: CBS2)

It was such a concern already, police have put out warning signs, warning the two-wheeled terrors to obey the laws.

E-scooter users not wearing helmets in the middle of busy streets in Hoboken. (Credit: CBS2)

“I’ve seen so many kids out here riding around without helmets, they’re weaving in and out… It’s hard enough trying to avoid pedestrians, it’s the most preposterous policy I’ve ever seen,” one furious driver told CBS2.

The company that operates the scooters has set up information tents to educate riders on safety and traffic laws.

It’s unclear what local police will do if scooter users continue to disregard the warning signs.